Staples

Staples is the largest office supply chain in the U.S., plus it has stores in about 20 other countries. It also sells office furniture and computers, and offers copying services.

Political contributions
Thomas G. Stemberg, then CEO and Chairman and Founder of Staples, was a Bush Pioneer having raised at least $100,000 for Bush in both the 2000 and 2004 presidential elections.

In the 2006 election, Staples gave $8,200 to federal candidates through its political action committee - 100% to Democrats, 0% to Republicans.

Lobbying
The company spent $160,000 for lobbying in 2006. One lobbying firm was used - DLA Piper.

Personnel
Selected members of the Board of Directors:
 * Arthur M. Blank, Owner and Chairman, Atlanta Falcons, co-founder and President (1978 to 2000) of Home Depot, Inc.
 * Gary L. Crittenden, Chief Financial Officer, Citigroup, former Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of American Express
 * Rowland T. Moriarty, Chairman of the Board, CRA International, Inc.

Contact details
500 Staples Drive Framingham, MA 01702 Phone: 508-253-5000 Fax: 508-253-8989 Web: http://www.staples.com